June 2013 eNewsletter

Anna just graduated from high school and is off to Johns Hopkins University. Today Anna and her parents feel completely confident about this life step for Anna, but there was a time when Anna’s parents were quite concerned about her living alone so far away from home.

Anna was born profoundly deaf. She often misses sounds like phones, door knocks, and traffic. When she’s asleep or not wearing her hearing aids, she’s completely deaf.

Anna and her parents knew a hearing dog would increase Anna’s independence. After researching a number of different organizations, they applied to Canine Companions.

“Before Yashira, I was always afraid of missing out on the important things,” Anna shares. “Now, my family can feel comfortable sending me off to college in the fall, where Yashira will help me stay safe and make new friends!”

The dog days of summer are almost here and the “E” Litter is excited to share some important safety tips when it comes to you and your favorite dog. Their latest blog post is full of great information and useful tips to help keep your dog safe and happy this summer. Read more...

Summer is also a great time of adventuring for our volunteer puppy raisers. They are responsible for taking their Canine Companion puppies all sorts of places. Read more…

Hurry While Supplies Last!

For a limited time, all of our online gift shop merchandise will be 50% off!

Your support means the world to Canine Companions. By wearing our merchandise or giving as gifts, you show your support of Canine Companions to everyone you meet and help spread the word. From apparel, to books, to items for your dog, there’s something for everyone!

Go to our online gift shop and fill up your cart. Enter the code UNLEASHED at checkout and the 50% off discount will be applied to your order.

Who’s Your Hero?

Each and every one of our graduates is a hero to us!

Many of our graduates are nominated for the 2013 Hero Dog Awards. In the Service Category there are seven Canine Companions dogs nominated and there’s one Canine Companions dog, LaRue, nominated in the Hearing Dog category. Of the Service Dog nominations, Dre is currently in the lead for Canine Companions.

Voting is open and we hope you’ll vote daily for your favorite Hero Dog and show your support!

Working Together

For years, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and Canine Companions have worked together to change the lives of people with disabilities.

We’re grateful for the support we’ve received from GFWC clubs across the country…from California to Florida.

Recently, two Canine Companions instructors joined Brian Hare, director of Duke University Canine Cognition Center, in a presentation to Duke alumni in San Francisco, CA. Canine Companions and Duke University have an ongoing partnership designed to better understand dog behavior.

Now Service Dog Kaluha, participated in the presentation. Her restraint and obvious cuteness showed the crowd how exceptional our dogs are! Learn more about our dogs!

Meet the Puppies in the Ballard Designs Catalog

We’re thrilled to announce that Ballard Designs featured several of our puppies in their most recent catalog which was mailed to over 20 million people. Ballard Designs offers stylish furnishings that will inspire you to make your house a home, plus a new line of products for our pets.

This is an exciting new partnership that we hope will raise awareness of our mission.

Since the news has spread about the extension of the charitable IRA rollover, many supporters of Canine Companions have used this opportunity to make a gift in 2013. If you are taking mandatory distributions from your IRA, ask your IRA plan administrator to facilitate a distribution directly to Canine Companions.